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After four years on the market, the Toyota Venza gets a face-lift for 2013. The refreshed crossover receives a refreshed front end and other updated exterior features, but are the subtle styling revisions enough to last the Venza the remainder of its life cycle? Is the new look an improvement over the original? Read on and decide for yourself.

The 2013 Toyota Venza’s biggest changes are in the front end, with the grille now sporting three horizontal slats instead of six as on the previous model. The central opening in the front valance has new chrome trim to match the grille, and the foglight surrounds get a hint of chrome along with a different design. The most noticeable change, however, can be found in the headlights. Within the housings, the headlights get LED accent lights outlining the shape of the lamps. The projector lens has been moved closer to the center of the lamp, and the surrounding reflectors have been scaled down for a more blacked-out look inside the lamps.

Revisions to the rest of the car are more subtle. The available 19-inch alloy wheels (not pictured) get a new five-spoke design, and come finished in silver. The taillights now sport darker red lenses. All 2013 Venza models now get side mirror-integrated turn signals as standard.

Can these changes keep the Venza in the wagon-like crossover game? How does the new look compare to that of the Honda Crosstour concept, which previews the production version of the 2013 Crosstour? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Last week, we asked you if the 2013 Porsche Boxster’s new look was a success. Most of you found the revisions – especially the molded rear spoiler – to be refreshing, with Steve saying, “Looks great. Best-looking Porsche by far.” But some, like dcn2112, found the changes too subtle: “I love Porsche, but how about some creativity on the styling???? ALL Porsches look the same.” Still others were unimpressed with Porsche’s changes, with Nima saying, “Revolting. The old Boxster was cute. This one is boring and bland; nothing special in it.”